Climate Change
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Berkeley Unified School District Considers Adopting a Sustainability Plan
Why aren't more school districts thinking about these issues? And why is it taking so long?
November 14, 2018
California Leaders Say: Trump, Don’t Touch Clean Car Standards!
Press conference reinforces California's intent to maintain its right to regulate emissions from cars
October 26, 2018
The Point of California’s Global Climate Action Summit
The focus of the summit was on industry's bottom line, and whether it's possible to “do good while doing well,” rather than encouraging people to make the changes necessary to slow climate change.
September 17, 2018
San Francisco Hosts Climate Summit but Falls Short on Bike, Walk, and Transit Promises
Protesters highlight frequent disconnect between the city's talk and its actions
September 14, 2018
Global Climate Action Summit Brings Thousands to San Francisco
"Everyone needs to engage, especially at the local level, and especially with their city councils. And we need to be making lifestyle changes.”
September 13, 2018
The Dutch Vision for Sustainable Transportation
As part of San Francisco's Global Climate Action Summit, Dutch representatives discuss policies for low-to-no emissions mobility
September 13, 2018
Governor Brown Signs Clean Energy Bill
A “historic moment” as California sets ambitious targets to reach 50 percent renewable energy by 2026
September 10, 2018
California Releases Grim Climate Change Assessment
Average temperatures in California will continue to rise, sea levels will go up, and snowpack will shrink, affecting the availability of water for all uses.
August 28, 2018
ARB Adopts New Guidelines for Climate Investments and Sets New “Staggered” Terms for Members
An emotional discussion did not sway the majority from accepting staff recommendations setting staggered expiration dates for new 6-year terms
July 26, 2018
ARB Says California Is Successfully Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This latest data show that California's greenhouse gas emissions were a little below 1990 levels in 2016, a three percent drop from 2015.
July 11, 2018
